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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 244,976.80, 367,465.20 and 170,181.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 244,976.80, 367,465.20 and 170,181.40 is: 255,272.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    244,976.80 : 367,465.20 = 170,181.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    244,976.80/367,465.20 = 170,181.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    244,976.80x = 367,465.20 × 170,181.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    244,976.80x = 62,535,742,187.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,535,742,187.28/244,976.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255,272.10

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